Question

Solve for the dependent variable in
Y= -7x+5
When the independent variable equals -2
( show your work )

A: x = 3/7
B: x = -9
C: x = 1
D: x = 19

Answer 1

B- x=-9

Y is the dependent variable because it relies on the x variable for the outcome.

Since x is 2 the whole equation is
-14+5 which equals -9